ix, 332 pages : 20 cm

In 1927, Strand magazine challenged its readers to guess which of his Sherlock Holmes stories Arthur Conan Doyle rated as his very best. Later, Doyle revealed his choice and, in his own inimitable fashion, explained his reasoning in an article for the magazine. These stories are now published together for the first time, along with his original Strand article introducing his own selection

Series consultant and case notes by Robert Giddings

"Selected by the author"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references

How I made my list by Arthur Conan Doyle -- The adventure of the speckled band -- The adventure of the Red-Headed League -- The adventure of the dancing men -- The final problem -- A scandal in Bohemia -- The adventure of the empty house -- The adventure of the five orange pips -- The adventure of the second stain -- The devil's foot -- The adventure of the priory school -- The Musgrave ritual -- The reigate squires -- Case notes

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